Senior Application Night Immaculate High School September 16, 2009

Senior Application NightSenior Application Night

Immaculate High SchoolImmaculate High School

September 16, 2009September 16, 2009

Some Housekeeping ItemsSome Housekeeping Items

College Conference Appointment SlipCollege Conference Appointment Slip

Senior Class Email Information SheetSenior Class Email Information Sheet

Senior Application Procedures Senior Application Procedures AcknowledgementAcknowledgement

How Are You Doing On Your How Are You Doing On Your College List?????College List?????

ResourcesResources

NavianceNaviance Collegeboard.comCollegeboard.com College Admission Reps at ImmaculateCollege Admission Reps at Immaculate

• Sign up in Naviance – GET A PASSSign up in Naviance – GET A PASS• Use good judgmentUse good judgment

Danbury Fair Mall College FairDanbury Fair Mall College Fair• October 19 5-9pmOctober 19 5-9pm

Preparing for the College Preparing for the College Application ProcessApplication Process

Construct a spreadsheetConstruct a spreadsheet

Register for any additional admission testingRegister for any additional admission testing

SAT, ACT, SAT Subject TestsSAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests Enter prospective colleges into NavianceEnter prospective colleges into Naviance

Attend your College ConferenceAttend your College Conference

Setting Up Your College FileSetting Up Your College File 2 Teacher Recommendations2 Teacher Recommendations

REQUEST FOR TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORMREQUEST FOR TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM Teacher Evaluation Forms (Common App + other school forms)Teacher Evaluation Forms (Common App + other school forms) STUDENT EVALUATION FORMSTUDENT EVALUATION FORM

Counselor RecommendationCounselor Recommendation 3 STUDENT EVALUATION FORMS3 STUDENT EVALUATION FORMS INDIVIDUAL DATA SHEETINDIVIDUAL DATA SHEET STUDENT ACTIVITY RESUMESTUDENT ACTIVITY RESUME PARENT/GUARDIAN BRAG SHEETPARENT/GUARDIAN BRAG SHEET Set up your personal interview with your counselorSet up your personal interview with your counselor

Student ActivitiesStudent Activities ResumeResume

Setting Up Your College FileSetting Up Your College File

All forms you need to complete are available:All forms you need to complete are available:

NAVIANCE – Document LibraryNAVIANCE – Document Library Guidance OfficeGuidance Office

Begin the Essay Writing ProcessBegin the Essay Writing Process

PROCESS!!!!!!!!PROCESS!!!!!!!!

Be StrategicBe Strategic

Needs to provide additional information about Needs to provide additional information about you that appears no where else you that appears no where else

Use your resourcesUse your resources

Several drafts – seek out feedbackSeveral drafts – seek out feedback

Save everything you writeSave everything you write

Types of Admissions ProgramsTypes of Admissions Programs

1.1. Restrictive: requires a commitment from the Restrictive: requires a commitment from the applicantapplicant

2.2. Non-Restrictive: allows student time to accept Non-Restrictive: allows student time to accept offeroffer

Restrictive AdmissionsRestrictive AdmissionsEarly Decision (ED)Early Decision (ED): student makes a binding commitment to a first-: student makes a binding commitment to a first-

choice institution where, if admitted, they definitely will enroll. choice institution where, if admitted, they definitely will enroll. Student may apply to only Student may apply to only oneone school ED school ED If accepted student must withdraw all other applicationsIf accepted student must withdraw all other applications If a student reneges on ED agreement it is unlikely that the If a student reneges on ED agreement it is unlikely that the

student will be accepted at any other selective institution student will be accepted at any other selective institution ED deadlines are usually November 1ED deadlines are usually November 1stst or 15 or 15thth If denied student may not be able to roll over to the regular If denied student may not be able to roll over to the regular

decision pool.decision pool. If seeking financial aid and your needs are not met you can If seeking financial aid and your needs are not met you can

decline acceptance. decline acceptance. Restrictive Early ActionRestrictive Early Action: varies greatly by institution: varies greatly by institution

Typical restrictions include:Typical restrictions include:

disallowing student from entering regular decision pool once disallowing student from entering regular decision pool once decision is rendereddecision is rendered

disallowing student from applying to other early decision/action disallowing student from applying to other early decision/action plansplans

ED Pros and ConsED Pros and ConsPros:Pros:

1.1. You may have an easier time getting admitted if you show your You may have an easier time getting admitted if you show your willingness to commitwillingness to commit

2.2. You will know post-high school plans soonerYou will know post-high school plans sooner

3.3. If denied, you will have an easier time reassessing your options.If denied, you will have an easier time reassessing your options.

Cons:Cons:

1.1. You must make an unwavering decision early on in your senior yearYou must make an unwavering decision early on in your senior year

2.2. Won’t have the advantage of presenting strong first semester senior Won’t have the advantage of presenting strong first semester senior year gradesyear grades

3.3. Student may find his/her goals changing as senior year progressesStudent may find his/her goals changing as senior year progresses

4.4. Some colleges have chosen to discontinue ED and EA plans Some colleges have chosen to discontinue ED and EA plans because they are potentially unfair to students who rely heavily on because they are potentially unfair to students who rely heavily on financial aid.financial aid.

Non-restrictive AdmissionsNon-restrictive Admissions

1.1. Regular Decision:Regular Decision: submit your application by the college’s submit your application by the college’s deadline, and you will learn the decision by a specified date. deadline, and you will learn the decision by a specified date. Typically that deadline is January 1Typically that deadline is January 1stst and you will be notified by and you will be notified by the college by April 1the college by April 1stst. .

2.2. Rolling Admission:Rolling Admission: schools review applications as they’re schools review applications as they’re submitted and make decisions throughout the admission cycle.submitted and make decisions throughout the admission cycle.

3.3. Early Action: Early Action: similar to Early Decision without being binding. If similar to Early Decision without being binding. If accepted student can choose to commit to the college accepted student can choose to commit to the college immediately, or wait until the spring. Students may apply early immediately, or wait until the spring. Students may apply early action to other colleges. The typical early action deadline is action to other colleges. The typical early action deadline is December 1st December 1st

Students are responsible for knowing theStudents are responsible for knowing thedeadlines of their collegesdeadlines of their colleges

Types of ApplicationsTypes of Applications

1.1. School: School:

Ø On-lineOn-lineØ PaperPaper

2.2. Common Application: Common Application:

Ø On-lineOn-lineØ PaperPaper

School ApplicationsSchool Applications

On-line: preferred by most colleges, easier to On-line: preferred by most colleges, easier to tracktrack

Paper: still available if necessaryPaper: still available if necessary

Other forms:Other forms: Counselor formCounselor form Teacher formTeacher form Early Decision Agreement formEarly Decision Agreement form

Common ApplicationCommon Application

www.commonapp.org*www.commonapp.org*

Accepted by 391 U.S. institutionsAccepted by 391 U.S. institutions

On-line and paper applicationsOn-line and paper applications

Additional forms:Additional forms:

• Secondary School Report (SSR)Secondary School Report (SSR)• Teacher RecommendationTeacher Recommendation• Early Decision AgreementEarly Decision Agreement• Supplemental Forms: Athletic, Arts, College SpecificSupplemental Forms: Athletic, Arts, College Specific• DO NOT downloadDO NOT download Midyear or Final Report forms Midyear or Final Report forms

* * Beware of commonapp.com or commonapplication.com these are not the same program!Beware of commonapp.com or commonapplication.com these are not the same program!

Completing and Processing Your Completing and Processing Your College ApplicationsCollege Applications

Complete on-lineComplete on-line

Download, complete, you mail directlyDownload, complete, you mail directly

Download, complete, give to the Guidance Download, complete, give to the Guidance OfficeOffice

YOUR APPLICATION IS ONLY ½ OF THE YOUR APPLICATION IS ONLY ½ OF THE PACKAGE PACKAGE

You need SCHOOL DOCUMENTATION to be You need SCHOOL DOCUMENTATION to be sentsent

How do I get my school How do I get my school documentation sent????documentation sent????

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM + FEETRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM + FEE






Transcript Request Form + FeeTranscript Request Form + Fee

Complete the TRF Complete the TRF afterafter you have COMPLETED your you have COMPLETED your applicationapplication

Attach Fee Attach Fee

MUST BE BY CHECK – Cannot accept cash MUST BE BY CHECK – Cannot accept cash $3.00 per TRF$3.00 per TRF

Your TRF WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED if missing fee Your TRF WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED if missing fee

Please answer all the questionsPlease answer all the questions

Be sure address of college & deadline date are accurateBe sure address of college & deadline date are accurate

Transcript Request Form + FeeTranscript Request Form + Fee

TRF needs to be signed – Transcript is a legal TRF needs to be signed – Transcript is a legal documentdocument

If you applied with the Common Application, you If you applied with the Common Application, you must complete your FERPA Release regarding must complete your FERPA Release regarding access to your Letters of Recommendation – Go access to your Letters of Recommendation – Go to NAVIANCE – About Me / My Collegesto NAVIANCE – About Me / My Colleges

TRF needs to be given directly to your TRF needs to be given directly to your counselor, PARTICULARLY YOUR FIRST counselor, PARTICULARLY YOUR FIRST REQUESTREQUEST

Transcript Request FormTranscript Request Form

The form is available:The form is available:

NAVIANCE – Document LibraryNAVIANCE – Document Library Guidance OfficeGuidance Office

School Documentation SentSchool Documentation Sent Official Transcript with list of senior coursesOfficial Transcript with list of senior courses

School Profile (Created by Guidance)School Profile (Created by Guidance)

Student’s Activity ResumeStudent’s Activity Resume

Teacher RecommendationsTeacher Recommendations

Counselor RecommendationCounselor Recommendation

Common Application Secondary School Report Form & Common Application Secondary School Report Form & Teacher Evaluation Forms, if applicableTeacher Evaluation Forms, if applicable

Any additional Teacher or Counselor forms for school Any additional Teacher or Counselor forms for school applications, if applicableapplications, if applicable

Colleges Requesting Disciplinary Colleges Requesting Disciplinary InformationInformation

Done through the student application & and Done through the student application & and Secondary School Report Form or other Secondary School Report Form or other Counselor FormCounselor Form

FERPA states that such information can only be FERPA states that such information can only be released with the permission of the parentreleased with the permission of the parent

Immaculate policy – Disciplinary records are not Immaculate policy – Disciplinary records are not part of the academic record, so they are not in part of the academic record, so they are not in the purview of what we report. Our policy is the purview of what we report. Our policy is included in our School Profile.included in our School Profile.

Deadline Dates for Submitting TRFDeadline Dates for Submitting TRF

The FIRST TRF any student submits to The FIRST TRF any student submits to Guidance for processing should be submitted Guidance for processing should be submitted THREE WEEKS before the application deadlineTHREE WEEKS before the application deadline

Key DeadlinesKey Deadlines

October 5 – Deadline for submission to October 5 – Deadline for submission to Guidance for November 1 ED/EA deadlineGuidance for November 1 ED/EA deadline

October 19 – Deadline for submission to October 19 – Deadline for submission to Guidance for November 15 ED/EA deadlineGuidance for November 15 ED/EA deadline

Deadline Dates for Submitting TRFDeadline Dates for Submitting TRF

November 25 – Deadline for submission in order to be November 25 – Deadline for submission in order to be processed BEFORE THE CHRISTMAS BREAKprocessed BEFORE THE CHRISTMAS BREAK

This includes applications with a Jan 1 & Jan 15 This includes applications with a Jan 1 & Jan 15 deadlinedeadline

Please be aware that the Fall is a HIGH VOLUME Please be aware that the Fall is a HIGH VOLUME time for processing applications in Guidancetime for processing applications in Guidance

Please do not expect to drop your TRF off one day Please do not expect to drop your TRF off one day and have your materials go out the next dayand have your materials go out the next day

TRFs are dated when we receive them and TRFs are dated when we receive them and processed in that orderprocessed in that order

You can track when your school documentation was You can track when your school documentation was sent through your NAVIANCE account under MY sent through your NAVIANCE account under MY COLLEGESCOLLEGES

Follow-Up School Documentation

First Quarter Grades

Automatically will be sent to all schools we have sent materials to when they are issued.

From that point on first quarter grades become part of the school documentation until the Mid-Year Report is available. No request needed

Mid-Year Report

At end of first semester a Mid-Year Report is automatically sent to all schools to which the student has applied listing semester grades. No request or form needed

Final Report

At end of school year a final transcript is sent to the school the student will be attending. No request or form needed.

Meeting Your College Application Meeting Your College Application DeadlinesDeadlines

Give yourself plenty of time – DO NOT BACKUP Give yourself plenty of time – DO NOT BACKUP RIGHT TO THE DEADLINERIGHT TO THE DEADLINE

Schools have different deadline dates for Schools have different deadline dates for different types of admissiondifferent types of admission

Receipt of your application is what is critical to Receipt of your application is what is critical to meeting the deadline date. meeting the deadline date.

First piece of info college receives on student First piece of info college receives on student opens the file, subsequent materials are added opens the file, subsequent materials are added as they arriveas they arrive

Meeting Your College Application Meeting Your College Application DeadlinesDeadlines

If mailing materials to a very large university, it If mailing materials to a very large university, it can take can take weeksweeks for the material to make its way for the material to make its way through the institution to the Admissions Officethrough the institution to the Admissions Office

If you are notified that school has not receive If you are notified that school has not receive your school documentation:your school documentation:

Ask if they are current with their processingAsk if they are current with their processing

Admissions TestingAdmissions Testing

1.1. SAT: testsSAT: tests students' knowledge of subjects that students' knowledge of subjects that are necessary forare necessary for academic college success academic college success

2.2. SAT Subject Tests: designedSAT Subject Tests: designed to measure your to measure your knowledge and skills knowledge and skills in particular subject in particular subject areasareas, as well as your ability to apply that , as well as your ability to apply that knowledge knowledge

3.3. ACTACT: is a national college admissions : is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject area tests in examination that consists of subject area tests in Mathematics, Reading, English and ScienceMathematics, Reading, English and Science

SATSATRegister atRegister at www.collegeboard.com

Regular Reg. Late Reg.Regular Reg. Late Reg.

October 10October 10thth: Sept. 9: Sept. 9thth Sept. 25 Sept. 25thth

*November 7*November 7thth: Oct. 1: Oct. 1stst Oct. 15 Oct. 15thth

December 5December 5thth: Oct. 30: Oct. 30thth Nov. 12 Nov. 12thth

**IHS is a Test Site for the Nov. 7th SATIHS is a Test Site for the Nov. 7th SAT

Students are responsible for sending theirStudents are responsible for sending their scores to colleges scores to colleges

SAT ScoringSAT Scoring

3 Subtests: 3 Subtests: Critical Reading, Mathematics, WritingCritical Reading, Mathematics, Writing

Scores Scores are 200-800 points per subtest for a total score of are 200-800 points per subtest for a total score of 600-2400.600-2400.

Scores Scores are available on-line within 3 weeks and are sent to are available on-line within 3 weeks and are sent to colleges within 5 weekscolleges within 5 weeks

Score ChoiceScore Choice: Students now have the option to send scores : Students now have the option to send scores by by test datetest date or or individualindividual Subject TestSubject Test in in accordance with accordance with an institution's stated score-use practicean institution's stated score-use practice

Students are responsible for sending theirStudents are responsible for sending their

scores to collegesscores to colleges

SAT Subject Tests SAT Subject Tests

Measure your knowledge and skills in particular subject Measure your knowledge and skills in particular subject areas, as well as your ability to apply that knowledge areas, as well as your ability to apply that knowledge

5 general subject areas: English, History, Sciences, 5 general subject areas: English, History, Sciences, Foreign Languages and Mathematics Foreign Languages and Mathematics

Scores are also 200-800 pointsScores are also 200-800 points

Refer to www.collegeboard.com to determine when subject Refer to www.collegeboard.com to determine when subject tests are offered and to register tests are offered and to register

Students are responsible for knowing if their Students are responsible for knowing if their institutions require SAT Subject Testsinstitutions require SAT Subject Tests

ACTACT

Register atRegister at www.actstudent.org**

Regular Reg. Late Reg.Regular Reg. Late Reg.

October 24October 24thth: Sept. 18: Sept. 18thth Oct. 2 Oct. 2ndnd

December 12December 12thth: Nov. 6: Nov. 6thth Nov. 20 Nov. 20thth

IHS is not a test site for the fall ACTIHS is not a test site for the fall ACT

*Be sure to register for ACT Plus Writing*Be sure to register for ACT Plus Writing


ACT ScoringACT Scoring

4 Subtests4 Subtests: English, Mathematics, Reading and : English, Mathematics, Reading and Science with a separate Writing scoreScience with a separate Writing score

ScoresScores range from 1-36 points per subtest range from 1-36 points per subtest

Composite ScoreComposite Score: Average of 4 subtest scores: Average of 4 subtest scores

ACT ScoresACT Scores are sent by test date only are sent by test date only

Scores are available on-line within 2½ weeks and Scores are available on-line within 2½ weeks and are sent to colleges in 5-8 weeksare sent to colleges in 5-8 weeks


Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded based on a variety of criteria:

Academic performance Special Talent Community Service Involvement Course of Study / Career Direction Ethnic Background

They can be national in scope or local

ScholarshipsScholarships

Sources:Sources:

Colleges you are applying to – check the Colleges you are applying to – check the college websitecollege website

NAVIANCE Scholarship Listing – National & NAVIANCE Scholarship Listing – National & LocalLocal

Scholarship Search EnginesScholarship Search Engines• www.fastweb.com• www.schoolsoup.comwww.schoolsoup.com

Employers & local/civic organizationsEmployers & local/civic organizations

ROTC ProgramsROTC Programs

Reserve Officer Training CorpsReserve Officer Training Corps

Air Force, Army, Marine & NavyAir Force, Army, Marine & Navy Programs are offered at a variety of colleges Programs are offered at a variety of colleges

across the countryacross the country Army ROTC Program, as an example involves Army ROTC Program, as an example involves

leadership training as well as other leadership training as well as other specialized coursesspecialized courses

Full tuition scholarships are available, as well Full tuition scholarships are available, as well as one, two & three year scholarship optionsas one, two & three year scholarship options

Additional allowances for books and feesAdditional allowances for books and fees

ROTC Programs

Monthly living allowances are also provided All scholarship students are required to serve

in the military for a period of eight years. This obligation may be fulfilled by serving four years on Active Duty and four years in the Inactive Ready Reserve

Information on all programs is available by using a link provided in NAVIANCE – From Your School - Resources

Student AthletesStudent Athletes

All athletes desiring to play in a All athletes desiring to play in a Div. I or IIDiv. I or II sport must be sport must be academically cleared to play by the NCAA academically cleared to play by the NCAA

1.1. Register at Register at www.elgibilitycenter.org – – new web new web addressaddress

2.2. Re-register if registered at old addressRe-register if registered at old address

3.3. Complete Transcript Request FormComplete Transcript Request Form

4.4. Send SAT/ACT scores to NCAA using code 9999Send SAT/ACT scores to NCAA using code 9999

Please see NCAA Quick Reference SheetPlease see NCAA Quick Reference Sheet in your folder in your folder

Financial AidFinancial Aid

Financial Aid Night Financial Aid Night

To be scheduled in Oct / Nov.To be scheduled in Oct / Nov. Guide to Federal Student Aid – on back tableGuide to Federal Student Aid – on back table

FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Cannot be completed until January 1 of Aid. Cannot be completed until January 1 of student’s senior yearstudent’s senior year

FAFSA4caster – way to find out how much FAFSA4caster – way to find out how much federal student aid you might be eligible forfederal student aid you might be eligible for

Financial Aid

How to get your Federal Student Aid PIN which is an electronic access code that serves as your personal identifier

CSS Profile / Financial Aid PROFILE

An additional form used by some institutions to award institutional aid funds

List of schools available at www.collegeboard.com Paying for College

Can file as early as October 1, 2009

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Senior Application Night Immaculate High School September 16, 2009